How to Deal with Difficult People at Work

Rumor has it Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey hate each otherand they're forced to work together on American Idol. Unfortunately you can't always pick who you work with. We consulted career experts Marc Dorio, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Career Advancement and Alexandra Levit, author of Blind Spots for their tips on how to work with someone who is, um, difficult.

Rise Above It

Rise Above It

Yeah, it's tough when the office bitch seems to have it out for you, but you don't want to stoop to her leveleven on the DL. Why? Your coworkers (and your boss) are looking to see how you deal with her craziness.

Figure Out Your Hot Buttons

Figure Out Your Hot Buttons

Something about this chick drives you completely nuts, and she's pushing your buttons. You can best her by figuring out what she's doing that makes you so crazy. Is she harping on a secret work insecurity you have? Always trying to steal credit for work you do? Once you figure them out, write them down. It'll be easier to deal just being aware of what her tactic is.